The governor said that the gathering was to thank God for the outgone year and to seek divine guidance for the new year.
FG says the rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger is a reaffirmation “of our nation’s resolve to protect its people”.
In a fiery sermon at the Catholic church on Sunday, Mr Onah said the Christian faithful were being targeted for attacks and that the government was complicit.
Students and faculty remembered him not just as a religious leader but as a humble and compassionate mentor.
History will remember Pope Francis for trying to reform the Catholic Church.
“State governors, in particular, must rise to the occasion and fully understand that governance is not limited to road construction and ceremonial functions,” said the speakers.
Mr Shanet described the late priest as a dedicated servant of God who worked selflessly in the vineyard of the Lord.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.
Her appointment is seen as a milestone for the Catholic Church as it continues to navigate debates about women’s roles in leadership.
With more than 240 million Muslims, Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country in the world.
